BIZNOTE: Just Poké finally opens in West Seattle

In a reply to an online question, Just Poké had said they planned to try for a “soft open” of their long-anticipated West Seattle restaurant (4735 42nd SW) starting today. So we went by just now – and the sign tells the story: Yes, they’re open. It’s been a long road to this day for the regional chain – we first reported 5 1/2 years ago about Just Poké’s plans to expand to West Seattle, initially with a different Jefferson Square-area location; most recently, proprietor Norman Wu had told us they were aiming for late June. Their hours are 11 am-8 pm and they told us they’re expecting to have an official grand opening in a few weeks. This space was previously the art gallery/framing shop Wallflower, which closed four years ago.

HG July 3, 2023 (12:39 pm)

Niceee. Now let’s get a Din Tai Fung

Sillygoose July 3, 2023 (1:33 pm)

Welcome “Just Poke” to West Seattle!!!! We are so glad you are here.

HTB July 3, 2023 (1:45 pm)

Great to see this – man, these re-openings take a long time!Any word on what is happening with the ex-Taqueria Guaymas spot?

WSB July 3, 2023 (2:06 pm)

Last time we asked the owner, he said it was still planned. He applied last year for a liquor license but there’s been no further activity and nothing in city files.

Agen Schmitz July 3, 2023 (7:24 pm)

It was delish!!! So happy it’s here.

undrgrndwmn July 3, 2023 (7:46 pm)

Yay!

N July 3, 2023 (10:07 pm)

Wow, based on prices at other poke shops, I’m guessing prices are 50% higher than they would have been 5 years ago when they announced. Looks really good.

Suzanne July 5, 2023 (4:59 pm)

Sure, everything has gone up in price. Just wait, in ten years you’ll yearn for the good old days of 2023. I feel for the owners, who’ve been paying rent all these years with no income, along with lots of other expenses. It costs a lot to start a restaurant here. I hope they do well here. Please tip generously if you can as servers can barely afford to live here too.